Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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